Tag: Documentary

Chude Jideonwo’s film ‘Is it your money?’ wins Best Documentary prize at BON

‘Is it your money?’, the docu-series has been announced the winner of the ‘Best Documentary’ prize at the prestigious Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards. It is directed by award-winning filmmaker…

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Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso Direct Documentary “This is Love” on Nigerian LGBTQ+ Couples

Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso Direct Documentary “This is Love” on Nigerian LGBTQ+ Couples

Nollywood filmmakers Victor Ugoo Njoku and Neec Nonso have chosen to tell a hushed story by shining light on three queer couples living in Nigeria. The documentary titled “This is…

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Asake

Watch This Cross Between Worlds As Idris Elba Voices Asake’s Upcoming Documentary

British Hollywood actor Idris Elba lends his voice to Nigerian singer Asake's documentary, and this cross between Hollywood and Afrobeat is a praise-worthy achievement. The trailer of Asake's documentary was…

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From writing to events, to PR, to TV, now to Film: Chude Jideonwo’s ‘Awaiting Trial’ bags AMVCA nomination

Nigerian media mogul Chude Jideonwo has added another feather to his cap as his debut film, "Awaiting Trial," earns a nomination for Best Documentary at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers'…

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‘Jubril of Sudan’ joke was not funny – Buhari

According to President Muhammadu Buhari, the "Jubril of Sudan" joke was not funny. Buhari made the remarks in a video titled "celebrating a patriot, a leader, an elder statesman," which…

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Netflix Debuts First Trailer for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s New Documentary

It's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a completely new light. Thursday saw the debut of the first trailer for Netflix's upcoming documentary on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.…

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Pamela Adie

Pamela Adie is ready to tell her story in ‘Under the Rainbow’

We need more LGBT activists living and working in Nigeria, period. It is understandable that because of our volatile religious and cultural climate, many people on the spectrum prefer to…

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Wizkid

[The Media Blog] Boiler Room’s “Wizkid: Lagos To London” is the Celebrity Documentary we don’t need

In 2009, Wizkid was performing at the Future Awards nominees ball at a Terra Kulture hall in Lagos. The crowd had descended into a rapturous frenzy singing the chorus of…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 25th of December

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:

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#BAAD2017 is a movie! Watch the trailer for Banky W and Adesua Etomi’s wedding documentary

If you thought you had seen the last of BAAD2017, then you’re in for a docu-surprise. We will now be able to watch…

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Tokyo

The Film Blog: Discovering Blackness in Tokyo with Amarachi Nwosu

For those who don't know, Amarachi Nwosu, otherwise known as Amaraworldwide on Twitter is a pretty outspoken, if somewhat misguided photographer and social commentator. Nwosu's big calling card is her…

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Nodash puts a fresh spin on tourism

Nigerian filmmaker, Adekunle Adejuyigbe a.k.a Nodash, just released the first episode in a series of 60-second wordless documentaries titled PIECES OF HOME and we think it’s the best thing to…

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CNN to host special documentary “The Russian Connection : Inside the Attack on Democracy”

According to reports, CNN will host a special documentary, "The Russian Connection: Inside the Attack on Democracy," Tuesday night. The documentary will be reported by CNN  chief national security correspondent…

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The Film Blog: We are feeling one-kain about the fact that Ice Prince is doing a biopic

On the one hand, there is a 'why not?' vibe. If he feels he has a story to tell and he wants to tell the story now, and he can…

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Lagos

[The Alausa Blog]: LASG releases the Lagos in history documentary (WATCH)

The Lagos state government has released the first part of the documentary of the iconic state. The documentary is one of the visual projects carried out during the just concluded…

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Entertainment Roundup: Bow Wow lied about flying on a private jet and Twitter had him roasted, New Tupac Shakur documentary in the works | More stories

Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Bow Wow lied about flying on a private jet…

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Ebenezar Wikina: Meet the Millennials leading a Tech revolution in Nigeria’s Oil-rich Delta

by Ebenezar Wikina Last year one of my favourite gifts was an autographed copy of “The Fourth Industrial Revolution” written by Prof Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum,…

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“After praying for me, the Pastor had gay sex with me” | Watch ‘Veil of Silence’, a documentary on the lives of LGBT persons in Nigeria

Few days before the infamous Same Sex Prohibition Act was signed into law by former President Goodluck Jonathan, The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), a sexual health advocacy organization based…

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WATCH: ‘4th Decade’ explores what it’s like for Nigerians turning 30

There is something about the 4th Decade of our lives – that period from the day we turn 30 to the last day of 39. In this project, 6 Nigerians share…

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Where is Discardious?

Where is Discardious? A very loaded enquiry with the most banal Nigerian answer in the books - "The government ..." But that's not how this works, no? First, we'll oblige…

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The Film Blog: We want to remember Ken Saro-Wiwa Jr for ‘Nowhere to run’

A number of people have tweeted tributes to the amazing Ken Saro-Wiwa, who no one has a nasty word to say about. There is nothing more to add, really. Except…

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Wizkid set to release documentary

Afro-pop singer, Wizkid is set to release a documentary-film. The star who just concluded the Sierra Leone leg of his Starboy tour, hinted at this in a tweet put out…

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Transforming Grace International outreach ministries documentary

Isaiah Chapter 6 verse 8 says; And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘’whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, here am…

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Teaser: WePictureNigeria documentary (WATCH)

by Jewel Stephen Ever wondered about Nigeria's History? How exactly we got here and where we are going? WTN Business and Technology Solutions and Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) presents, WePictureNigeria,…

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#BringBackOurGirls: The missing Chibok schoolgirls – A documentary (WATCH)

by Isi Esene After a month of waiting for news of the rescue of over 230 schoolgirls kidnapped from their dormitories in Chibok, Borno state, Nigerians are struggling to keep the…

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Banky W, Timi Dakolo, Julie Koenen, Jimi Agbaje, others gather for the launch of the Dream4Naija documentary (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo Banky W International Republican Institute (IRI) in partnership with United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United States Consulate launched Dreams4Naija; a 30-minute documentary profiling…

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Sign Fireman murder case: My son is a demon-possessed liar – Suspect’s mother opens up

by 'Jola Sotubo The allegation of involvement in the ritual murder of a young girl levelled against Ofuche Ukoha aka Pastor Sign Fireman has been debunked by none other than…

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10 things you should know about arrested pastor, Sign Fireman (PHOTOS)

by Tutu Akinlabi Popular Lagos Pastor, Sign Fireman has constantly attracted suspicion and controversy for  his style of ministry. [READ:Meet Sign Fireman, the controversial pastor arrested for ritual murder] The…

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The Veil of Silence: TIERs for a society against sexual discrimination (WATCH)

by Akan Ido The human rights movement in Nigeria has undergone a lot of changes in the past few decades. These can be attributed to the evolution and understanding of…

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The Future Force (A documentary series)

The Future Force is a documentary series that shares the experiences and highlights the various works of young entrepreneurs in Nigeria. This episode of the documentary features an interview with…

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